In Search of 3 Detectives Oxford
Investigate the locations used by three of the most popular TV detectives: DCI Barnaby in Midsomer Murders; DCI Morse in Inspector Morse; and Sherlock Holmes. Staying at the Oxford Belfry Hotel. From £679pp
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This holiday investigates the locations used by three of the most popular TV detectives: DCI Barnaby in Midsomer Murders; DCI Morse in Inspector Morse; and Sherlock Holmes.
The clues lead us to Oxford, Waddesdon Manor, Brill, Chenies Manor House and 221b Baker Street, London. We head for the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford where a private guided walking tour will follow in the footsteps of DCI Morse and his successor, DI Lewis. Afterwards we visit the National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor, built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his outstanding collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. It featured in the Midsomer Murders episode ‘Death of a Stranger’.
We continue to the hill-top village of Brill, the location for more episodes of Midsomer Murders, with a 17th century windmill. In contrast with the rural delights of Midsomer we drive into London to walk in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes who will escort us to his home at 221b Baker Street. We then take a walking tour around the back streets of Victorian London.
The Oxford Belfry Hotel****
Situated in 17 acres of gardens and grounds around 15 minute drive from Oxford and close to Thame.
A modern low rise hotel on 2 floors with lounge area, open plan restaurant and bar. There is a lift but the hotel also offers rooms on the ground floor. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. There is a leisure centre with pool, sauna and fitness room. The modern and well equipped air conditioned bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower. There are tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV and hairdryer.
Holiday Includes:
- 4 Nights Bed, Dinner & Full English Breakfast
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Entrance to Waddesdon Manor
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Guided tour of Oxford
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Sherlock Holmes walking tour in London
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Free time in London
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Entrance to Chenies Manor
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Travel by Tally Ho coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£679 per person based on two sharing a double/twin room. Single supplement £160 per person.
Friday 5th June
We leave Devon and travel to our hotel near Oxford, with comfort stops on route, arriving with time to unpack and settle in before dinner.
DSaturday 6th June
Today we head for the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford where a private guided walking tour will follow in the footsteps of DCI Morse and his successor, DI Lewis. Early afternoon we visit Waddesdon Manor, this house was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885, one of the wealthiest families in history, to display his outstanding collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. The Neo-Renaissance style house, set in a formal garden and landscaped park, was inspired by the Château's of the Loire Valley, France. It featured in the Midsomer Murders episode 'Death of a Stranger'. We continue to the hill-top village of Brill, the location for more episodes of Midsomer Murders, with a 17th century windmill.
D, FESunday 7th June
A contrast with the rural delights of Midsomer, today as we drive into London to walk in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes. But before the walk, we meet the man himself who will escort us to his home at 221b Baker Street, the walking tour will take us around the back streets of Victorian London. Also enjoy some free time to explore the sights of the capital.
D, FEMonday 8th June
Todays visit is to a grade 1 Tudor Manor House in Buckinghamshire, frequented by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I, Chenies Manor sits strikingly amongst its award winning gardens. The extensive gardens include a sunken Tudor garden, kitchen garden and a rose garden. It is also used as a regular location for film and television, such as The Crown, Midsomer Murders, Poirot and Rosemary & Thyme. The manor itself was built in the 15th and 16th century and holds many artefacts.
Tuesday 9th June
After a full English breakfast, we return to South Devon with comfort stops on route, arriving home early evening.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
| Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
